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Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
The Garfield Rural Homestead.

Colonel D. D. T. Moore, in describing his visit to President G,raold's rural homestead in November, 1881, writes in the American Agriculturist:
 The Garfield farm is located one and half miles from Mentor station, on the Lake Shore railroad, and half mile west of Mentor village. It is about Is miles east of Cleveland, on the main road an extension of Euclid avenue, which Clevelanders claim, and many others admit, is the finest avenue in America. The farm is about three miles from Lake Eric, and contains 150 acres, of which 125 are under cultivation. It is mostly devoted to cropping, being better adapted to grain, fruit etc., than to grazing. In the absence of Mir. Joseph Rudolph (Afrs Garfeld's brother), who had superintendod tn, farm since the March previous, the young man in charge gave us some interesting facts as to tho farm stead and the crops produced. During the season then just closed, 1s acres of wheat was grown, IS of corn, 12 of oats, and also good crops of buckwhcat, pota- toes and .mangclwurzels. Several acres are devoted to fruit-growing. Most of the orchards mainly apple and peach--- wore young, having been planted after General Garfield took possession, three years previous. The soil is we'll adapted to fruit raising, as is that of most parts of Lake county.
 The live stock on the premises com prised herd of between twenty and thirty head of cattle--- mostly grade Short horns and Ayrshires, but includ- ing three full-blooded Jerscys--all well cared for and in fine condition. There were four horses---including General Garficld's favorite driving team, which were wcA kept and groomed, as he had enjoined on leaving home for Washing ton to assume the cares and rcsponsi- bilitics of the Presidency-and few swine but no sheep. The stables, sheds and COW house were all in excellent con. dition, and the last namel in construc. tion and convenience. The cattlc were largely fed ground feed and mangcl- worzels. During our visit to tho out buildings man and boy were engaged grinding oats, barley and corn, mixed, for the stock. The engine house, as il is called, contained gooi portable steam engine and an improved farm mill. And by the way, we observed that tho farm was not only we'll supplied with improved machines and implc- ments, but these were we'll painted and kept under cover.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Area and Population of Europe.

General Strelbitski, who was selected by the International Statistical Con- gross, held at the Hague, to prepare report upon the area and number of ln- habitants in the different countries of Europe, has completed his labors, tho gist of them being that the total area of Europe is 6,233, 0e0 square miles, of which 3, 423, 1855 square miles belong to Russi, 391, 900 to Austria Hun.- gary, 33s, 900 to Germany, 83a,495 to France, s12,s to Spain, 615 to Sweden, 2O3, 375 to Norway, rsesslS. to Great Britain and- Ireland, 1sO, a10 to Italy, 16s, $50 to Turkey in Europe and Bosnia ss, BIO to Denmark. 82, 125 to Roumania 55, 600 to Portugal, 40, 435 to Greece, 30, 375 to Scrvia, 25, s75 to Switzerland, 20, 623 to Holland and IS, 4sO to Belgium. The Russian Empire in Europe alone covers moro than half of tho whole continent, embracing the kingdom of Poland, the great Duchy of Finland and part of tho Caucasus. Russia also stands far in ad- vance of all the other nations in respect to her population, which is given by General Strelbitski at 93,000,. 900, the countries which come next be- ing tho German Empire (47, 200, 000), Austria Hungary a9,9oo, ooo), France (3s, 300, OoO, Great Britain and Ireland (a7, 7,soo, ooW, Italy (ao, 900, ooV, Spain GIG, 900, 00W, Switzerland (7,9o0, 000), Belgium 6, $50, ,ooo, Roumania 6, 4oo,- ooo), Turkey in Europe (4, 900, 0O0), Sweden (4, 700, ooo, Holland and Portu- gal (4, 400, 900 each), Denmark @, 1s0,- ooo). servia (s,ooo, ,ooo), and Norway n. 06O. OOOl. s,ss .s |
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Some idea of the extent to which me

Some idea of the extent to which me- chanlcel ingenuity and efficiency have advanced may be had from the follow ing statement: '1t is now possible to construct complete sewing machine in a minute, or sixty III one hour; a reaper every fifteen minutes, or less; 300 watches in a day, complete in all the1r appointments. -s Mors important than this even, is the fact that it is possible to construct locomotive in n day. From the plans of draughtsmsn to the execution of them by the workmcn, every wheel, lever, valve and rod may be constructed from tho metal to the en- zine intact. Every rivet may be driven ;n the boiler, every tube in the tube sheets, and from the smokestack to the ashpan, locomotive may be turned out iE-a working day, completely equipped, ready to do the work of hundred horses" Without such machinery and the skilled labor to operate them, the civilized world of today would be an impossibility.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Emin Pasha, whom Stanley was S,

Emin Pasha, whom Stanley was sent to relieve, but who subsequently, sent word to Europe that all the relief he needed was an open way to the sea coast,
 seems to be we'll enough off at Wadclai,
 not only to attend to the advancement of civilization in Africa, but to do some thing for the cause of European educa- tion. The natural history branch of the British Museum at London has lately re- ceiyed from him valuable collection of African bird skins, mammals and but terfies, besides some anthropological specimens, with promise of another consignment of such things at an early
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Sissy Disappointed.

Hostess Cat an evening cntcrtainmcnt) Do you sing Mir. Sissya
 Mir. Sissy (who sings on the slightest provocation) Oh, yes. . ...s.
 Hostess---I am so glad. MT. Fcathcrly is to favor us with a song, and you, being musical, will enjoy it, I'm surcs He has such fine voice.
 Sissy hates Feathcrly. -[ Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
HUMOROUS
Time is really in the hands of tho

Time is really in the hands of tho clock. SsS ;s The snail is paradox. Nssproverb- 2 ially slow, yet its pace is without a bound.
 ''This is rent day." as the boy saidN when the nail on tho orchard wall tore his pants.
 somo things are, getting to be very cheap now. You can buy all the cologne you want for scent.
 Competing> maunfacturers in Balti-A more have begAp paste war. Both / sides promise to stick, h ne There Are over 2, 900, 900 pores in ths human body, and yet wo are surprised because some men are sponges.
 "Wifc, said 3 /henpecked husband >,s Ego to bedH q won't" ''sit up. then. wiKbe obeyed somehow" T
 "Why>do you call him pie i' "Be- cause like him." 'sBut you say he dis ! trcsses you awfully." ''so does rie."
 ''There is nothing new under tho sun, says Solomon. Nevertheless it will !, be admitted that the dude is pretty fresh. r
 ''Whcel-barrow parties" are the latest> society sensation in St. Louis. They ateasa expected to ''carry everything bchind> them"
 It is saidthat bees can predict the \ weather. They do>it with their tails, and curiously epough they always mako/ it warm.
 Barber to customer)-You arc quite bald, sir. Customer (who isn't conver- sationally inclincd)-Yes I was born fu, that way. s
 The fact is so weNestabkshed that a 2 ran can be very tall aqd at the same time very short that it tfAscarcely noccs- sary to mention it. \.
 It is all we'll enough to say that thir- teen is an unlucky number. But this 7 country started in busi ness with thirteen States, and seemed to lbe holding her own up to going fo press.
 There is g woman in. Indianapoli, whose voice can be heard mile. This gives the Hoosier funny men chance : to say that there is at least 'one woman who is successful in herscalling.
 t'There are five gold dollars" said old Hearty to his young grandson; Cone for each of your birthdays. What moro could little shaver like you wi,h2' ''Only that was as old as you, grand pa" replied the young f1uancier.
 Cashiers, from medical report,
 Are seldom very strong;
 Their longest ages are but short
 Their shortages are long.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Hot Water Remedies.

There is no remedy of such genera application, and none so easily attain. able, as water, and yet nine persons out of ten will pass it by in an crgency to seek for something of far less efficiency. There are few cases of illness where water should not occupy the highest place as remedial agent. A strip ot flannel or napkin folded lcngthwise and dipped in hot water and wrung out, and then applied round the neck of child that has the croup, will usually bring relief in ten minutes. A towel folded several times and dipped in hot water and quickly wrung out and applied over the toothache or neuralgia will generally afford prompt relief. This treatment in collie works like magic. There is nothing that so promptly cuts short congestion of the lungs, SOTO throat, or rheumatism as hot water when applied promptly and thoroughly. Tepid water acts promptly as an emetic, and hot water taken freely half an hour before bedtime is the best cath ,rtic pos sible in the case of constipation, while it has the most soothing effect upon the stomach and bowels. This treatment, continued for few months, with proper attention to diet, will cure any curable case of dyspepsia. Headache almost always yields to the simultaneous app.i- cation of hot water to the feet and back of the neck. Family Doctor.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

It s not generally known that the coeducation of the sexes is carried on without rcstrit tions in the University of Texas Young men and young women n are admitted to the same classes in every department and are eligible to degrees and honors without exceptions.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

Popular faith is being nailed to hyp- notism in Franc,, where all kinds of ailments and pecu,iaritics are now being treated by the mesmcrists. The cure of drunkenness has been attempted by what is called Suggestion, the patient, while "under control" being ordered to abstain from all intoxicants, and success is said to have been achieved.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

One of the big bridges of the world will soon bo ready for traffic. This is the Iron railroad bridge across the Mis- sodei3 few miles below Kansas City. It is 7S55 4cSs~ long. weighs 31, 275 tons and is fifty fsetabove high water, with towers reaching to height of 200 feet
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

The Russian government offers prizes for lamps that will burn heavy unrefned narhtha oil; first, 2500 roubles for . single lamp of cheap construction; sec ond, 1000 roubles for lamp of better construction. The Russian war minister offers three prizes each of 500 roubles for . stove that will burn naphtha refuse; for cheap galvanic battery for electric lighting and third for phosphoric substances to be used in Illuminating.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Poisons.

=
 Poisons exist in nature in the mineral, vegetable, and animal world. Arsenic is an instance of the first, strychnine of the second, the virus of certain serpents of the third.- Those of the vegetable world are most numerous, and are, some of them, as violent as any. The essen tial principles of tea and coffee are poi sons, and form beautiful crystals.
 There are few, including snake-poi- sons, that are not used as efficient m cdi- cincs. That physician makes false claim who asks for patronage mainly on the ground that hls remedies are vege- table. There is no doubt that many of the best arc of mineral origin.
 The poison of poison oak, called also sumach the botanical name of which is Rhus Toxicodendroa), and of poison ivy Q2hus RadicanS is particularly trouble. some, from the fact that the slightest handling by susceptible persons, 'ignor- ant of their character, say summer boardcrs from the city, gives rise to a violent, burning itching, which is sure to be communicated to every part oi the body that the sufferer may chance to touch with his affected hand.
 The poison oak is g woody shrub, that grows to the height of three feet or less; the ivy a vine that climbs on stoLc walls and trees.
 The leaves of both are trifoliate; that is, they consist of three leaflets; com mon ivy has five. It is sufficient pro- tection to avoid every trifoliate woody plant.
 Many poisons originate in chemical combinations. The oxygen and nitro gen, mechanically combined, constitute tho air we breathe; but combined chemi- cally, in Q certain proportion, they form nitrous oxide, or laughing gas; cont. bined in another proportion, nitric acidG
 Fresh meat may be made poisonous in various ways. The animal may have fed on noxious plants; or it may have been sick before being slaughtered, and the poison may be due to powerful medi- cines administered; or it may have been affected with contagious disease, say, pleuro- pneumonia.
 Tainted meat also develops chemi. caly very violent poison. German sausapes arc Dre-eminent in this respect. -[Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
Curing Bites and stiDgs.

Nurln8 blCcb anu oSlDB%
 For the treatment of poisonous bites or wounds made by insects apply harts- horn, cologne or vinegar directly to the wound. A poultice of ipecac has also been recommended for the same purpose. This is all the treatment that is needed for the bites of wasps and bees.
 Sometimes person may be stung by a great many bees or wasps at once. In such cases fainting may bc produced, and the patient will need internal stim- ulants-hartshorn, wine, brandy, oi some liquor. Poisonous wounds made by spiders, ,ccntipcdes and scorpions are treated in thc same way as those made by insects; that is, by the direct appli- cation of hartshorn to the wound and, when necessary, internal stimulants.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

The excavation for the foundation of the new Congressional Library building has been finished. The building, when completed, will be the largest structure in Washington, with the exception of the Capitol, and will cover Ill, 900 feet of space. It will cover about 21, 900 feet more than the new State, War and Navy building, about IA, 900 feet more than the British Museum library, about 12. 900 feet more than the Royal library of Bavaria, and about 1000 moro feet than the new German Parliament build
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Its Effect,

Young Mir. Sissy to his pretty cousiI Il say, Maude, how did my song "Homc Again from Foreign Shorc," seem to impress the company3
 Pretty Cousin-Well, some of them, Charley, looked as if they were sorry that you had got back.-[ New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Better Than a Dog.

"Aren't you afraid of tramps, living alone as you are?" asked one western woman of another.
 Mot in the least. I am fully pro- tected."
 'Do you keep dog2"
 "No, they might poison dog. keep large woodpile in the yard so that it can be easily seen from the road. They never come any farther than the front gate. e."- Merchant Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Just Like Papa.

Mamma-What's tho matter with you, Bobbie2 What makes you run that way7
 Robbie (who is tearing madly around and around the house)-0! I'm running for county treasurer, like papa. Get out of tho way y!-[ Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

An cs1imate of the value of the pro-. ducts of the orchards and whey ards of California in 1887 has been made which foots up total of nearly SIS, 900, 900. More than fve-sixths of the whole amount was produced in central Cali fornia Et
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
The New Science of Palmistry.

Material hand-Palm cool and firm fingers apart. Means danger to the small boy.
 Masculine hand - Fingers closed, thumb turned in, knuckles prominent. Signifies ''No new bonncts this season. y
 Boys hand-Palm open, warts on thumb, fingers stubby and clean. Reads "rve been at the preserved peaches again"
 Young lady's hand-Closed pink palm, soft and warm, ring on index finger. Sign, s"Ask papa"
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Iynnecessary Anxiety.

George" she said, and her manner betrayed anxiety, ''what has come over papa of late2 He treats you coldly and evidently tries to avoid you" \ "IIe borrowed $10, of me couple $f weeks ago." explained G orge. IN ~. Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

The sardine crop is failure this year, but that will not make any difference; you can get your herring, young bluefsh, and young everything but sardines, but all labeled s'Sardincs rhuile" just the same as usual
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

A Manitoba man has invented . car heating device. Aaphoba has sent U. many cold wave,Sp it is about time she sent us sontthiag in the heating line
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
One Soldiers Love.

One Soldiers Love It was in an ancient country, Far away beyond the sea, And swallow at my window Told the story unto me. There was once a pretty peasant, Fair of face and haxen-tressed; And gay and handsome soldier In coat of scarlet dressed. Tapping with jeweled finger, Lightly on the window-sill, "Everywbere I go, he murmured, "Tender glances haunt me still Not lady at the palace
 Hath face SO fair as you, Nor a waist 90 trim and slender, Nor an eye so darkly blue. "Sooner shall the azure brightness Of this sword be dim with rust Sooner shaQ 1skneel for mercy To . foeman in the dust, Than fer should cease to love you. had never loved before; Others were but pass;ng fancies, will leave you nevermore." But this soldier came no longer When the snow began to fall, And they hid the pretty peasant And her woe, beneath a pail Still the village maids in summer Strew her grave with willow-leavea And the swallow, still returning. Builds beneath the broken caves. In the South, among the roses,
 Vowing still, with jaunty air, Endless love for jetty lashes,
 Endless love for golden hair, Kissing now a silken ringlet,
 Keeping now dainty glove, Light of heart the soldier hngers- Light of heart and light of love.
 IMinnie Irving.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
The Still Small Voice

Sunday school teacher (speaking of the consclence)-After you have done something which you ought not to do, what is it, Bobby, that makes you feel so uncomfortable and unhappy7
 Robby-PA-[New York Sup.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Then She Made Un for Lost Time.

"Mary," said Bliffkius, 'I can't realize it. It seemed all like long. beautiful dream!'
 "What seems like dream2' inquired his wife,
 "You haven't said word for thrcc- quarters of an hour. "--- Merchant Tray. eler.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
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Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

Returns from prison wardens in thirty States and Territories show that out of s1, 17e convicts 4ss arc imprisoned for aIson or incendiarism.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09

Butter is up," says a market report. Exactly; we have sseQ butter that nc four men could hold down.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-05
Hleh IN. Il Dakota.

Hleh LAfs n Dakota.
Among the pressnts received by the
young people were the following:
From groom to bride, one bull pnp.
one yaller dog. pair Of water spaniels.
and pure meerschau1n pipe with
tobacco.
From bride to groom, one good shot
gun. one boWie-knife, rifle, and three
dogs.
From parents to bridegroom, ono
fiddle. one banjo, spotted pup. and SIX
pounds OF tobacco.
From the Shotgun club, sof which the
the young couple were members, one
English mastih, and . pair Of silver
mounted pistols.
It is seldom that young couple
start out ia life 50 well equipped for
perfect happiness, and Jock and julie
have the best wishes of this Office
Dakota Sunfower.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-05
wolverine FoIderal.

81 want my nuptial rights!'' yelled a
man at Grand Rapids Saturday after
noon. whats the matter with your
nuptial rightsp' asked somebody.
why, dang it, here I have been to
three justices and every one Of 'em
says ] got to get licensed to get
married! Who's going to license mep
Amt ! forty-tive years old? Amt
my hair grayp Who's going to inter-
fore with meP Amt my girl thirty
and don't she look it? Neither Of us
got any folks! What dang folderal is
this, anyhowp' The marriage-license
law has just gone into effect in Michi-
gan.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-05
EMPLOYER AND CLERK.
The Views of Prominent New Yorl
Wholesale Merchant.

The Views of Prominent New York
Wholesa1e. Merchant.
'Tm looking badp Well. ! ought
to; I've lost fully twenty-five pounds
within the last nine months through
something not usually put under the
head of business cares Want to
know what it is, ell! Well. Idon't
mind telling you, although my state
ment will probably rouse a storm of
Indignation, but assure you that m y
loss Of flesh arises from nothing more
or less than worrying over my clerks.
4 heartily appreciate all editorial
comments on the question of dishonesty
among clerks. Every year it becomes
more and more difficult apparently
for some young men to keep within the
paths of righteousness. At one time l
thought that human nature was con-
stantly growing more depraved, and
now lam firmly convinced that the
opportunities offered TO the young men
Of tho present day for going wrong
infinitely more numerous than formerly
and seem to be almost forced upon.
them.
Take especial case, which recently
came under my immediate observa-
tion. The young man in question
began to associate with rather fast
set, who considered gambling legiti-
mate pleasure. His. refusal to join
the game was taken as tantamount
confession Of weakness. and he soon
found himself as lonely as q ships
wrecked sailor upon = desert isle. 81 g
stood it as long as he could and then
returned to the society Of his reckless
Companions. What was the resulte
In three months, between poker and
race pools, he had lost large amount
OF his employers money. which he
found himself unable ia replace at the
moment and his previously promising
business career has been hopelessly
ruined.
Il agree with you that it is an enl-
ployer' duty to keep himself informed
as to his clerk e mode Of life outside Of
business hours, and have firmly re-
solved that no young man in my en-
ploy will go wrong for lack Of the few
words of kindly warning which would
have saved to the world many q man
fho Is now : criminal = 1ewelsrs'
Reskly.